Archive for December, 2009

New Year, Wedding Fitness, & Engagement Resolutions

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

If you come in for an appointment today or tomorrow, you’ll have to excuse my walk as we tour.  Thing is, I’m wobbling right now.  I’m under the influence of Day 3 of Wii AE Active.  And it’s kicking my behind! 

Engagement season is upon us, as well as New Years resolutions.  So what’s everyone doing?   If you have a gym membership, you’ll notice every January-February the attendance seems to skyrocket at your favorite workout venue.  While losing weight is one of the most popular resolutions, I want to encourage our brides to focus less on “skinny” and more on “fitness.”  How great would it be to not only feel healthy in your bathing suit on your honeymoon, but also be able to take a run on the beach for more than five minutes?! 

I’m avoiding the crowded gym myself for the next month.  I’m challenging myself to the 30-Day Challenge on our Wii AE Active.  Heather’s Glen staffers each got a free Active when we went on the Ellen Degeneres Show last May, but now that we’ve got a Wii, we’re finally trying it at my house!  Sore muscles, wobbly walk = working!  I’ve also heard great things about the Wii Fit.  Anyone have any reviews of either program?

If you’re having trouble getting motivated, I will tell you two things:  1.  Your face is the first place to show that you’re losing weight.  That’s usually a huge motivator for me, because I get a puffy face and that’s what’s in the pics!  2.  Your arms respond very well and very quickly to simple weight training.  Feeling and seeing your body get stronger is an awesome feeling!

But I still want to hear from you guys.  Any New Years/Engagement resolutions?  Doesn’t have to be about fitness.  Who is resolving to not let wedding planning stress get the best of them?  I hope all of you!  Happy New Years!

Best Man Ruins Wedding…

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

Somehow this video seems a bit staged…

But it doesn’t make it any less funny!

http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/f4fbbefb3d/best-man-wedding-fail?rel=player

Vow ABCs

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

What a beautiful wedding day it is today!  Congratulations to Amy and Chris! 

I wanted to mention their unique vows.  Amy announced that, as a kindergarten teacher, she wanted to supplement her vows with her ABCs of love.  For each letter, she recited a phrase or meaningful tidbit about their love and her promise to him. 

Excellent way to make your wedding unique to you!  Best wishes for you both to have a lifetime of love and happiness!

Awkward Wedding Photos, Anyone?

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

Sometimes, on rainy days like today, Heather and I will go over to www.awkwardfamilyphotos.com for some guaranteed laughs.  If you’ve never been to this site, go NOW!  I promise several belly-laughs!  Here’s a gem from their wedding category:

awkward

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have to admit, I have a couple of awkward wedding photos of my own.  Sometimes I just didn’t know what to do with my arm.  I’ll find them and post them soon!

Unless awkward photos are your thing, and your goal is to get on that site, definitely do some research before hiring your photographer.  View their previous wedding events on their website.  Do the posed shots seem directed well?  Are the candid ones natural?  You want wonderful pictures of your special day, since it’s all you’ll take with you, so one of the most important decisions you’ll make is to choose a photographer that you trust.

Happy wedding planning!

A Beautiful Wedding Video

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Bonnie emailed this over to me today.  I’ve never seen one like it!  It’s like a music video.  It definitely evokes a lot of emotion; I see weddings week after week, but this video really made me tear up!  Enjoy:

http://vimeo.com/8182846

Does anyone know anybody in the Houston area that does videos like this?  Please let me know, so I can refer them to our brides :)

Also, if you’re looking for an excellent videographer, the one who did the video on our home page is Artista Media.  They are doing some fabulous deals right now, starting at $250!  You may not have to cut videography out of your budget afterall!  www.artistamedia.com, 281.732.2074

Limited Time Special Wedding Package Offer!

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

I guess last week’s snow flurries went to our heads.  We’re having a special offer at Heather’s Glen!  Yay! 

Heather’s Glen is offering the awesome King George package ($6995) for a special of $6500 for January and February 2010 dates!  We usually book these on Friday nights or Saturday afternoons, but right now we’re also booking them for Saturday EVENINGS!  Nice!  Dates are going quickly, but give us a call or shoot us an email and book your full wedding package today.

I hope everyone is having a beautiful and peaceful holiday season!

Twittering at the Altar!

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

So has everyone seen the new wedding viral youtube video?  After the couple says their vows, the groom stops before their kiss to update his facebook status to “married” and update his twitter.  Watch the video below!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSkT5XykJzo

I’ve yet to see that at Heather’s Glen, but we have had a bride pull out her phone to read her vows!  Read that story on our facebook fan page: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Conroe-TX/Heathers-Glen/73899871944?v=app_2347471856&ref=ts

Hopefully this bride had a good sense of humor, because I would have been so mad at my husband!  Ha! What do you guys think?  How would you respond?

Cell phone cake topper